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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 307.80 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 307.80 and 196.08 is: 293.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 307.80 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/307.80 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 307.80 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 60,353.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,353.42/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.26

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